Celebrities Attend the Las Vegas Soul Train Awards

Making a dynamite appearance on the red carpet in Las Vegas, celebrities attended the 2013 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena today (November 8).

Former "American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson was gorgeous in a black and white patterned dress, all smiles and looking particularly irresistible.

"Rock Wit U" songstress Ashanti showed up in a lovely see-through dress, showing off all of her perfect curves, while soul singer Janelle Monae came to the affair wearing a powerful white and black suit, holding a matching clutch.

"Soul Train" was an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists.